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Finding the Third Proportional to 101.25 and 150.19

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Solution

The third proportional to 101.25 and 150.19 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 150.19 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/150.19 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 150.19 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 22,556.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,556.29/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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